Tyranny of Hidden Prejudices – Quote by Hans-Georg Gadamer

Hans-Georg Gadamer was a German philosopher known for his work in philosophical hermeneutics.

Gadamer reflects on the influence of hidden prejudices and the role of tradition in understanding.

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Hans-Georg Gadamer was a German philosopher internationally recognized for his work "Truth and Method," which is foundational for philosophical hermeneutics. He focused on the theory of understanding and text interpretation, as well as the role of tradition and language.

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